Caring for a Pet Rat: Essential Guidelines
Rats are intelligent and friendly companion animals who enjoy cuddling. Rats make excellent family pets, especially children. Rats seek human interaction as well as socialization with other rats; thus making for great companion animals for kids of any age. While rats require some care once you set up their enclosure, […]
Which Fruits Are Safe for Rabbits to Eat?
Rabbits are herbivorous animals and should consume some fruit as part of a balanced plant-based diet, however fruits should make up no more than two percent of your rabbit’s overall daily food consumption. Instead, grass hays, leafy green vegetables and pellets should make up most of his/her daily nutritional requirements; […]
Aquarium Fish Affected by Popeye Disease
Popeye disease in fish refers to a condition in which their eyes swell, bulge outward and appear cloudy, often leaving the eye socket unsettled and even becoming clouded over. Left untreated, popeye can lead to blindness in one or both eyes of affected fish1. Fish popeye may have various potential […]
The Best 8 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet in 2023
As 2022 comes to a close and you set goals for 2023, consider including some pet-related resolutions on your list of New Year’s resolutions. Common New Year’s resolutions such as eating healthily and losing weight apply equally to our pets, particularly if they’re overweight for their breed and age. Making […]
Top Outdoor Cat Houses
An outdoor cat house can greatly increase a cat’s safety and health by providing them with a secure place to rest and feel at ease. While weather considerations will likely determine which option is the most suitable, other important considerations (some surprising) must also be taken into account when selecting […]
Recognizing Signs of Stress in Horses
Horses may become stressed from various sources,1 including being alone, loading and riding in a trailer, veterinary care, farrier work, shows preparation/attendance/changing weather/change in caregivers/routine changes (new stall/feeding schedule changes), injury/illness recovery timeframes or an unsympathetic handler or rider. Horses express psychological stress in different ways.
Essential Information About Undergravel Filters
Undergravel filters are an alternative method of aquarium filtration that sits beneath the substrate (or gravel) in your tank, eliminating the need for bulky filters dangling on the back wall. There has been some debate surrounding undergravel filters due to some factors. While using one may reduce maintenance needs by […]
Varieties of Bearded Dragon Morphs
Bearded dragons come in an assortment of colors, patterns, and morphs or mutations. Morphs describe what body types or sizes a bearded dragon has; various bearded dragon morphs may feature different spikes, scales, head shapes, nail colors, patterns and more! Some morphs of bearded dragons can command steep prices from […]
Is it Possible to Have a Catfish as a Pet?
Selecting an ideal species of catfish to keep as a pet is of vital importance when keeping one. Though some varieties may be illegally imported and should never enter your tank, most concerns about pet catfish stem from size issues; all fish start out small; however some catfish species can […]
Ocellaris Clownfish: Profile of the Fish Species
Made famous by the movie Finding Nemo, ocellaris clownfishes have quickly become one of the most beloved saltwater aquarium fish species. Ideal for beginners and smaller aquariums alike, these hardy fish provide vibrant orange splashes of color while remaining “reef-safe.” Captive breeding programs produce multiple color varieties readily available – […]